North East, MD is a small town located in Cecil County. With a population of 4,015, and a population density of 1,788 people per square mile, North East is an ideal town for those looking for a laidback place to live and work. There are plenty of locally owned businesses including Farms & Fields Country Store and Old Mill Antiques. Year-round outdoor activities such as fishing and hiking can be found in the nearby woods. Additionally, there are numerous organizations dedicated to preserving the area's cultural heritage, such as the North East Historical Society and the Cecil County Historical Society. Local sporting events include the annual North East Maryland Soccer Classic tournament held at Elkton High School.
The population in North East is 4,015. There are 1,989 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in North East is 33.4, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in North East is 2.4, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in North East
- 32.5% are married
- 13.6% are divorced
- 30.7% are married with children
- 12.7% have children, but are single
Race in North East
- 83.9% are White
- 10.0% are Black
- 1.1% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 4.5% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 0.5% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander